<p>I’m looking for schools similar to Brown in their academic but laid-back atmospheres, etc. Is BU liberal? Most importantly, are there diverse types of people there, and is it an intellectual atmosphere??</p>
<p>Being in Boston, it’s definitely liberal, especially on the social front.</p>
<p>As for intellectualism, it’s more of a subdued thing at BU. With so many students, you have a mixed bag of personalities. Some BU students definitely aren’t as big on having intelligent conversations left and right. On the other hand, I have plenty of friends who love delving into intellectual discussions as much as possible. With so many extracurricular opportunities on-campus, it’d be easy for you to seek out peers with similar interests though. Most of my friends are very passionate and vocal about one area or another.</p>
<p>Regarding diversity, I’ve made so many friends from completely different backgrounds at BU. It’s really cool. I never thought too much about diversity when deciding where to attend college. Looking back, the diversity at BU has added a ton to my experience here. I love learning about my friends’ cultures, religions, etc. I’ve got to try new foods that they’ve made and attended different holiday celebrations that I hadn’t been exposed to during high school.</p>